Dartmouth – John C. Delgado, age 66, of Dartmouth, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family after fighting a brave and courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Maria Fatima (Reis) Delgado and the son of the late Maria da Luz (Jacome) and Manuel R.C. Delgado.
John was born in St. Michael, Azores and moved to this country in 1968. He was the V.P. of Purchasing for Dartmouth Building Supply. John and his wife, Maria would have been married 43 years this month. He loved fishing, playing blackjack and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his two children; son, Shawn D. Delgado and his wife, Christina and daughter, Laura Sousa and her husband Nuno; two grandchildren; Aiden and Emma Delgado; siblings; Grace Moreira, Joseph Delgado, Mary Lou Delgado and the late, Raimundo Delgado; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the NET Research Foundation at 20 Park Plaza, Suite 478, Boston, MA 02116.
His funeral will be Saturday beginning in the funeral home at 7:15 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s South Dartmouth Church at 8:30 A.M. Burial will follow in South Dartmouth Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Friday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford. Visit www.perryfuneral.com for online condolences.